To answer that question, you need to find U(t). Can you do that? Hint: h(t) will do because U(t) = mgh(t).YMMMA said:
Ahh, right the height is proportional to the time squared. So, it’s a parabola.kuruman said:
Not a good enough explanation. The zero value for potential energy is (as you know) arbitrary. What if the other graph was labeled so that the potential energy is zero at its end points?YMMMA said:
No, it starts with zero, reaches maximum height/ potential energy, and then decrease to zero.kuruman said:
Potential energy is the energy that an object possesses due to its position or state. It is the energy that can be converted into other forms, such as kinetic energy, to do work on an object.
The potential energy of a block moving up and down an incline can be calculated using the formula PE = mgh, where m is the mass of the object, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is the height of the object above the ground.
As the block moves up the incline, its potential energy increases because it is gaining height and moving further away from the ground. As the block moves down the incline, its potential energy decreases because it is losing height and moving closer to the ground.
The potential energy of the block on the incline is affected by its mass, the height of the incline, and the acceleration due to gravity. The steeper the incline and the higher the mass of the block, the greater the potential energy.
Yes, potential energy can be converted into other forms of energy, such as kinetic energy. As the block moves down the incline, its potential energy is converted into kinetic energy, which is the energy of motion. This can be seen when the block gains speed as it moves down the incline.
